Call to Order — Bill No. 36-0133
#3022 Estate Golden Rock - Christiansted St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 Office: (340) 712-2256 | senatorkurtvialet@legvi.org 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Committee on Education and Workforce Development Agenda Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:00 AM Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix The Committee will consider proposed legislation as well as receive a status update from the University of the Virgin Islands. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Opening Remarks IV. Reading of the agenda V. Block I – Status update from the University of the Virgin Islands Invited Testifier(s): • Dr. Safiya George, President University of the Virgin Islands VI. Block II - Proposed Legislation Bill No. 36-0133 An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental health education and instruction Proposed by: Milton E. Potter Invited Testifier(s): • Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ed.D., Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Education • Kyza A. …
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#3022 Estate Golden Rock - Christiansted St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 00820 Office: (340) 712-2256 | senatorkurtvialet@legvi.org 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Committee on Education and Workforce Development Agenda Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:00 AM Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix The Committee will consider proposed legislation as well as receive a status update from the University of the Virgin Islands. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Opening Remarks IV. Reading of the agenda V. Block I – Status update from the University of the Virgin Islands Invited Testifier(s): • Dr. Safiya George, President University of the Virgin Islands VI. Block II - Proposed Legislation Bill No. 36-0133 An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental health education and instruction Proposed by: Milton E. Potter Invited Testifier(s): • Honorable Dionne Wells-Hedrington, Ed.D., Commissioner Virgin Islands Department of Education • Kyza A. Callwood, PhD, Chairperson Virgin Islands Board of Education • Honorable Justa Encarnacion, Commissioner Department of Health MEMBERS Senator Kurt A. Vialet Chairman senatorkurtvialet@legvi.org (340) 712-2256 Senator Avery L. Lewis Vice Chair senatoraverylewis@legvi.org (340) 774-0880 ext. 3512 Senator Dwayne M. DeGraff ddegraff@legvi.org (340) 774-0880 ext. 3606 Senator Kenneth L. Gittens senatorgittens@legvi.org (340) 773-2424 ext. 2243 Senator Marise C. James mcjames@legvi.org (340) 773-2424 ext. 2303 Senator Franklin D. Johnson senatorjohnson@legvi.org (340) 773-2424 ext. 2210 Senator Carla Joseph senatorcarlajoseph@legvi.org (340) 774-0880 ext. 3515 2 CEWD Agenda 05.06.2026 • Dr. Yassin Hall Mental Health Advocate, Educator, and Motivational Speaker • Leontyne Jones, President American Federation of Teachers – St. Thomas/St. John, Local 1825 • Tamieka Phillipus, President American Federation of Teachers – St. Croix, Local 1826 VII. Closing Remarks VIII. Adjournment Thank you for your attendance and valuable contributions to the hearing